Definition of "shilly-shally" in inglés

verb

1. (informal) To procrastinate.

   • "Why, you sees [sic], Captain, your time has come, and you can't shilly-shally any longer. You have had your full swing; your years are up, and you must die like a man!"
   • 1866, Charles Reade, Griffith Gaunt, in The Argosy: Volume 2 - Page 16, published by Strahan and Co. "She would have come a few months ago, and gladly: I'll write to her." "Better talk to her, and persuade her." "I'll do that too, but I must write to her first". "So do then; but whatever you do, don't shilly-shally no longer."

2. (informal) To vacillate.

adjective

1. (informal) Indecisive; wavering.

noun

1. (informal) Indecision; irresolution.